Process Engineering Technician

Position Summary

The Process Engineering Technician supports the Process Engineering team by developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role assists with process validation, equipment support, troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives across SMT, through-hole assembly, final assembly, and other manufacturing operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support Process Engineers in developing and implementing manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Assist with process validation, new product introductions (NPI), and engineering builds.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support SMT, through-hole, hand assembly, soldering, conformal coating, inspection, testing, and final assembly processes.
• Absorb with machine setup, process optimization, and equipment qualifications.
• Maintain process performance using production metrics and quality data.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, visual aids, process flows, and standard operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Assist in evaluating new manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process technologies.
• Conduct time studies and process capability evaluations.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to resolve production issues.
• Support engineering change orders (ECOs) and process implementation activities.
• Ensure compliance with IPC standards, ESD requirements, and company quality procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Engineering Technology, Electronics, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or engineering technician experience preferred.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly, or SMT environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and ESD practices is preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and process specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• SMT manufacturing knowledge
• Process optimization
• Root cause analysis
• Statistical process monitoring
• Manufacturing documentation
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Fixture and tooling support
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma concepts
• Cross-functional collaboration

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the production facility.
• Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work around automated manufacturing equipment.
• Manual dexterity for handling electronic components and tooling.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).